Our aim is to answer your questions, educate, inform and inspire you with all that life after SCAD has to offer.

Dr David Adlam and Dr Abtehale Al-Hussaini (Dr Abi) who are leading the Leicester Biomedical Research Unit’s SCAD research programme are the UK experts in SCAD and have seen more SCAD patients than anyone else in the UK. They will be giving an update on the research so far and answering your questions about SCAD, medication, exercise and more.

Other speakers will provide insights into life after SCAD, including psychological issues.

Meet patients, families and friends

Meeting other people who have ‘been there’ and ‘get it’ is invaluable for most rare disease patients, no matter how long ago they had their event. Family and friends also need support and the conference is an ideal opportunity to meet people who understand something about what those affected by SCAD are living with.

There will be plenty of opportunities to talk to other delegates during table discussions as well as more informal networking, including the evening drinks reception.

Get involved on the day

Our ‘Inspiration Board’ returns – why not bring photos of you doing something amazing after SCAD to share with the conference?

Question bucket – submit your burning questions for Dr Adlam and Dr Al-Hussaini to answer on the day

Contribute to table discussions

Tell Beat SCAD how we can help YOU

We are planning a very full agenda, including:

What a difference a year makes: An update from the Beat SCAD trustees as we celebrate our first birthday.

What to expect during the first couple of years after SCAD: A session focused on the specific needs of SCAD survivors and their families in the early days after diagnosis. Panellists for this session include Sally Bee, Heart Healthy Cook, Author and Presenter on ITV’s Lorraine Show, and Dr David Adlam, lead researcher on the SCAD project. Among other things, Dr Adlam will explain what SCAD is, common symptoms and how SCAD can be managed once diagnosed.

Anxiety and exercise after SCAD: A session for those further along in their SCAD journey. Dr Abtehale Al-Hussaini and an exercise specialist will discuss some of the psychological effects of SCAD and how to exercise safely and with confidence.

Going back to work – or not: One SCAD survivor’s personal story and her practical guide to negotiating this complex process.

Managing the psychological aspects of SCAD: Panellists discuss why hyper-vigilance and anxiety is a normal reaction to SCAD and what help is available, how to access it, how to achieve resilience, and how to talk to our children about SCAD.

SCAD’s silver lining: A short discussion about the opportunities for Post Traumatic Growth (PTG).

Leicestershire County Cricket Club is easily accessible from the M1, Leicester city centre and railway station.

Driving

From the M1 Motorway

M69/M1 Junction 21, take the A5460 along Narborough Road for approximately one mile. At the traffic lights at the junction of the Premier Travel Inn, turn right into Braunstone Lane. After approximately 3/4 of a mile turn right on to Duncan Road followed by first left onto Curzon Road. The ground entrance is directly in front of you.

Take the A594 (Waterloo Way/Welford Road) heading south. Pass Leicester Tigers Rugby Club on your right and follow signs for A426 towards Rugby. Join Aylestone Road and pass car dealership on the left. After one mile, turn left into Duncan Road, followed by first left into Curzon Road. The ground entrance is directly in front of you.

Car parking

The Car Park at the Curzon Road entrance to the ground (LE2 8EB) has capacity for 200 cars.